Garden Grove Elementary vs Magnolia Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 510 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Grove Elementary
Reseda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
306 students
Magnolia Science Academy
Reseda · Charter high · Grades 6–12
746 students
| Measure | Garden Grove Elementary Reseda, California | Magnolia Science Academy Reseda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3619 of 5,693 | #894 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #40649 of 50,301 | #13725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 306 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 306 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Reseda | Reseda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Science Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 26.6).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 94.1%).
- •Magnolia Science Academy does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.4).
- •Magnolia Science Academy is the larger school with 746 students compared with 306.
- •Garden Grove Elementary is a public school while Magnolia Science Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Garden Grove Elementary better than Magnolia Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Science Academy ranks higher (28.2 vs 26.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Garden Grove Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Reseda and Reseda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Grove Elementary: 306. Magnolia Science Academy: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Grove Elementary and Magnolia Science Academy rank in California?
Garden Grove Elementary is 3619th of 5,693 and Magnolia Science Academy is 894th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).